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Northwood Presbyterian Day School

518 PIKE RD, San Antonio, TX 78209-3143

Operation number:
178184
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bexar
Capacity:
138
License effective:
January 27, 1986
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2108265601
Email:
npds.satx@gmail.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 24 available inspections for Northwood Presbyterian Day School from May 22, 2021 through June 5, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 8, 2025 and involved child guidance.

Seven later inspections, from December 10, 2025 through June 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
24

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

24 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78209

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.25
Local median
0.74

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
17%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.27

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that good judgement was not demonstrated when a caregiver fed an infant breast milk designated for another child.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
There was a child left on the playground unsupervised, the child was found by a parent and teachers were notified and then returned the child to the class. The caregiver in charge of the class was terminated.
Correction deadline
January 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zone around the tire swing was overlapping the use zone of another play equipment's use zone. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the play equipment next to the tire swing was moved so the use zones were not overlapping.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Official code
746.4803
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two exit gates on the Pre-K playground had a gap at the bottom of each gate that was larger than three and a half inches. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the gaps on the gates were adjusted.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
Official code
746.4601(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The surfacing material located around play equipment was damaged revealing a hole about 6 inches wide.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
There was a child enrolled with expired medication on file at the operation. Note: This was corrected at the inspection when the parent arrived and replaced the medication.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809